Lessons for Mother

When I look at a patch of dandelions, I see a bunch of weeds that are going to take over my yard. My kids see flowers for Mom and blowing white fluff, you can wish on.

When I look at an old drunk and he smiles at me, I see a smelly, dirty person who probably wants money, and I look away. My kids see someone smiling at them, and they smile back.

When I hear music I love, I know I can’t carry a tune and don’t have much rhythm, so I sit self-consciously and listen. My Kids feel the beat and move to it. They sing out the words. If they don’t know them, they make up their own.

When I feel wind on my face, I brace myself against it. I feel it messing up my hair and pulling me back when I walk. My kids close their eyes, spread their arms, and fly with it, until they fall to the ground laughing.

Oh the joy in being a child…at least it should be. Raising up a child in the way they should go so that when they are old the will not depart from it should be a more positive than negative endeavor. Time for us “adults” to relearn how to play 🙂

Hey Ann, Thanks for your comments!!!! My wife was a pre-school teacher and she always came home with stories about the kids. She said it was wonderful to see the world from a kids eyes. She really misses that now that she is no longer teaching. Take Care and God Bless 🙂 Kenny T

Beautiful, Kenny, and so true! I love viewing the world through the eyes of my four-year-old granddaughter! She is definitely the teacher. Look forward to reading your blog every morning, with or without tea! God bless. Connie

It is mid afternoon and my coffeepot is nearly empty. I just came home from coloring, cutting, and gluing with my youngest granddaughter. Sweet writings today; even more so after having spent time with a 2.5 year old with sparkling eyes and a preciousness in her “coloring” as I guide that little hand.

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THIS right here is exactly why I love my kids. Without them, my naturally introverted nature would keep me from seeing all of the amazing things that I, myself, saw as a child. Well written and very much worth the read!